A Designer Transformed a 1977 Sears Kit House into a Colorful RetreatTours
Designer Ghislaine Viñas reworked the 600-square-foot Upstate New York retreat with a brighter layout, new windows and skylights, playful color, and clever space-saving solutions.
Sep 22, 2026
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